Comparison

KnowTree vs Abox Note · Markdown Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

KnowTree

Features
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◆ Organize notes in a "hierarchy" — and everything becomes clearer With most note-taking apps, as information piles up, it becomes hard to see how things are connected. "KnowTree" organizes your notes hierarchically with parent-child relationships. Group related information together so you can always find it again. --- ◆ Key Features [Tree Structure] Create nodes with parent-child relationships. Organize like "Main Topic → Subtopic → Details." No limit on how deep you can go. [Flexible Workflow] Start from the big picture (top-down), or jot down small notes and group them later (bottom-up) — both approaches work great. [Rich Content] Supports Markdown, images, links, and code blocks. Create notes that are clear and easy to read. --- ◆ Great For • Systematically organizing what you've learned • Structuring reading notes to match a book's outline • Managing project information in a hierarchy • Organizing your thoughts before writing • Connecting scattered notes into a coherent structure --- ◆ Features [Basic] • Create, edit, and delete nodes • Organize nodes with parent-child relationships • Markdown support • Search across all nodes • Trash (recover accidentally deleted notes) [Data Management] • Create and restore backups • Import data [Premium] • Create multiple trees • Ad-free experience • Premium color themes • Add images within note content • Export nodes • Home screen widget *Available with a Premium subscription (monthly) --- ◆ About Premium Plan Unlock all features with a monthly subscription. • Remove ads for a distraction-free experience • Access more color themes • Manage multiple trees for different purposes • Add images directly to your notes • Export in Markdown format • Quick access from your home screen You can cancel your subscription at any time. --- EULA (Apple Standard License Agreement) This app is subject to the Apple Media Services Standard End User License Agreement (Standard EULA). Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use Use of this app is subject to the following terms: KnowTree Terms of Use: https://uconpa.com/chishikinoki/terms/ Privacy Policy For information on how we handle user data: KnowTree Privacy Policy: https://uconpa.com/chishikinoki/privacypolicy/

About

Abox Note · Markdown Notes

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Abox Note is a lightweight Markdown note app with note organization, web previews, PDF export, long screenshots, and site publishing. Capture ideas anytime, organize them with spaces and nested tags, then export or share your notes—or publish them as a blog or documentation site. [Plain-text Markdown] Write Markdown in a plain-text editor with line numbers. Notes are stored as plain text for easy migration and long-term access. Capture fragments first, then rearrange and combine them later. [Simple organization] • Single-level spaces for broad categories • Nested tags for detailed organization (work/project, reading/design/ideas) No deep folder hierarchies, so there is less to manage. [Optimized for mobile] Improved cursor movement and text selection make it easier to capture, add, or edit content on your phone. [Preview, export, and share] • Web-style previews • PDF export with heading bookmarks and layout settings • Full-page and long screenshots • Online sharing through Youlog [Publish as a site] Publish an entire space as a blog or documentation site. • Preview before you go live • Export site files • Deploy directly • Choose themes and advanced settings [Text Actions] Create reusable text-processing tools: • Format text • Batch process content • Support your personal workflow • Integrate AI [More features] • Auto save • Restore last editing position • Quickly switch between recent notes • Find and replace (including regex) • Import and export (including ZIP) • Restore notes from Trash

Screenshots

KnowTree4 screens
Abox Note · Markdown Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Abox Note · Markdown Notes at none against KnowTree's 1. Abox Note · Markdown Notes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. KnowTree sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Abox Note · Markdown Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KnowTree ships an update every 9 days, Abox Note · Markdown Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
KnowTree versus Abox Note · Markdown Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnowTreeAbox Note · Markdown Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB210 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUkon RyoheiGuangwei Yu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KnowTree

One-time1
  • KnowTree Premium$4.99
None

Abox Note · Markdown Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KnowTree free?
KnowTree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Abox Note · Markdown Notes free?
Abox Note · Markdown Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KnowTree or Abox Note · Markdown Notes have ads?
Both KnowTree and Abox Note · Markdown Notes show ads.
Which is updated more often, KnowTree or Abox Note · Markdown Notes?
KnowTree ships an update every 9 days, and Abox Note · Markdown Notes fortnightly. Most recently, KnowTree was updated on September 8, 2026 and Abox Note · Markdown Notes on September 18, 2026.

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